CPS case outcomes
This section aims to organise and present CPS case outcomes by principal offence and CPS Area, since 2014.
Please note this section is under development.
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07 February 2023
CPS charging decisions - examining demographic disparities in the outcomes of our decision making
A fair and functioning justice system is vital for any democratic society. The decisions we make at the CPS are at the heart of criminal justice in England and Wales and we know that every decision to charge - or not - has a potentially profound impact on suspects, defendants, victims and the wider public.
Performance management and case outcomes19 January 2023
CPS data summary Quarter 2 2022-2023
This Q2 data release covers the 3-month period 1 July 2022 – 30 September 2022, with the previous three quarters provided to illustrate trends.
CPS operational information, Performance management and case outcomes07 December 2022
CPS Evaluation Strategy 2025
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is a non-ministerial department. The CPS prosecutes criminal cases that have been investigated by the police and other investigative organisations in England and Wales. The CPS is independent and makes decisions independently of the police and government.
Policy and strategyCPS Proceeds of Crime Strategy 2025
The CPS 2025 Vision places the CPS as a leading voice in transforming the criminal justice system, using our legal expertise and digital capability to make the public safer and to build the confidence of our diverse communities. Our mission statement is to deliver justice through independent and fair prosecutions. This strategy sets out how the CPS will focus its resources and structures to contribute to our vision in relation to asset recovery. We will adopt a robust, targeted approach to recovering the proceeds of crime, depriving criminals of their ill-gotten gains.
Policy and strategy10 November 2022
CPS response to Area inspection programme, CPS Thames and Chiltern baseline report, November 2022
His Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) has today (10 November 2022) issued a report following its inspection of CPS Thames and Chiltern.
CPS responses to HMCPSI27 October 2022
CPS Response to Area Inspection Programme, CPS North West Baseline Report
His Majesty's Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) have today issued a report following their inspection of CPS North West.
CPS responses to HMCPSI20 October 2022
Cydgynllun Gweithredu Cenedlaethol Trais Rhywiol rhwng yr Heddlu a Gwasanaeth Erlyn y Goron (CPS) - diweddariad 2022
Mae trais rhywiol yn drosedd wirioneddol ddinistriol sy'n newid bywyd. Rydym wedi ymrwymo i gynyddu nifer yr achosion sy’n mynd i’r llys yn sylweddol a chynnal hynny o flwyddyn i flwyddyn. Rydym yn benderfynol o weld cyfiawnder i fwy o ddioddefwyr trais rhywiol a throseddau rhywiol difrifol, ac fel arweinwyr rydym yn addo bod yn weladwy, yn atebol ac yn dryloyw wrth i ni weithio tuag at y nod hwn.
Policy and Guidance, Agreements with Other AgenciesCPS data summary Quarter 1 2022-2023
This Q1 data release covers the three-month period 1 April 2022 – 30 June 2022, with the previous three quarters provided to illustrate trends.
CPS operational information, Performance management and case outcomesPolice-CPS Joint National Rape Action Plan – refresh 2022: Annex on delivery against previous commitments
We made 32 commitments in the JNAP. We have completed 24 and eight are in progress. As we have developed this refreshed Joint National Action Plan, we have held sessions using the theory of change model to consider where we can go further, building on what we’ve delivered to date. We will be taking forward the JNAP through 20 actions (including the in-progress actions) outlined in the main strategy document.
Policy and strategy, Agreements with Other AgenciesPolice-CPS Joint National Rape Action Plan – refresh 2022
Rape is a truly devastating and life changing crime. We are committed to significantly increasing the number of cases going to court and sustaining this year on year. We are determined to see justice for more victims of rape and serious sexual offences, and as leaders we pledge to be visible, accountable and transparent as we work towards this aim.
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